Chapter
Understanding Putin's Motivations in Ukraine
33:10 - 38:24 (05:14)
The complex cultural and historical relationships between Russia and Ukraine are driving Putin's actions, and it is important to try and understand rather than simply demonize the Russian leader. However, there is a tendency to portray those who want to de-escalate or gain a better understanding of the situation as unpatriotic.
Clips
In this episode, David Rothkopf and Rosa Brooks discuss the dangerous consequences of Twitterizing our foreign policy and how it discourages understanding and de-escalation, portraying those who disagree as unpatriotic.
33:10 - 36:44 (03:33)
Summary
In this episode, David Rothkopf and Rosa Brooks discuss the dangerous consequences of Twitterizing our foreign policy and how it discourages understanding and de-escalation, portraying those who disagree as unpatriotic. They also touch on the history of the tactic of portraying those who want to understand the other side as unpatriotic, dating back to the Vietnam War.
ChapterUnderstanding Putin's Motivations in Ukraine
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PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The motivations driving Russia's actions in Ukraine are complex and rooted in cultural relationships and historical events, making it difficult to pinpoint exactly what Putin wants.
36:44 - 38:24 (01:40)
Summary
The motivations driving Russia's actions in Ukraine are complex and rooted in cultural relationships and historical events, making it difficult to pinpoint exactly what Putin wants.